Burns
Burn Treatment and Burn Surgery in Tirupati
Burn injuries can damage the skin and, in severe cases, deeper tissues. Treatment depends on the depth, extent and location of the burn, as well as the patient's overall condition.
At Tirupati Trauma Care Centre & Hospital, patients with significant burns are assessed and treated according to the severity of their injuries.
Dr. Surekha Vellala, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at TTCH, provides surgical and reconstructive care for selected burn injuries.
Treatment may include wound management, debridement, skin grafting, contracture release and reconstructive surgery where clinically appropriate.
Severe burns may require coordinated management involving critical care, anaesthesiology, plastic surgery, physiotherapy and other specialties.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a burn require hospital treatment?
Large, deep or complex burns and burns involving areas such as the face, hands, feet, major joints or genitals require medical assessment. Electrical, chemical and inhalation injuries also require prompt evaluation.
What is burn debridement?
Burn debridement involves removing dead or damaged tissue from a burn wound when clinically necessary.
What is skin grafting for burns?
Skin grafting involves covering a suitable burn wound with healthy skin taken from another area of the body.
Can burn scars be treated?
Selected burn scars and contractures may be treated through scar management, physiotherapy or reconstructive procedures.
Can burn surgery restore movement?
Selected reconstructive procedures can improve movement restricted by burn scars or contractures, often together with rehabilitation.